All New Villagers and Special Characters in Version 3.0
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☆ New Villagers: Cece, Viche, Tulin, and Mineru!
4 new villagers were added in the in the 3.0 Update of Animal Crossing: New Horizons (ACNH). Read on for a list of all new characters and to learn the methods to invite new villagers to your island.
| Villagers & Characters | ||
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 List of Villagers |
 New Villagers |
 Sanrio Villagers |
 Starting Villagers |
 Villager Ranking |
 Characters |
List of Contents
List of New Characters in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
New Villagers From Nintendo Collaborations
 Tulin
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 Mineru
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 Viché
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 Cece
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Here are all the 4 new villagers in Version 3.0 which was released on January 15, 2026! You can invite them to your island or the Hotel using any compatible The Legend of Zelda or Splatoon amiibo!
These new villagers include Tulin and Mineru are named after characters from The Legend of Zelda Series. Cece and Viche, who are references to Shiver and Frye from Splatoon 3, also make their appearance.
How to Invite Guests Using amiibo
List of New Special Characters
 Resetti |
 Grams |
 Leila |
 Leilani |
As of the the 3.0 update, Resetti can now offer you the Reset Service. Meanwhile, Kappn's family members, Grams, Leila, and Leilani now run the Hotel!
List of Special Characters, NPCs, and Visitors
How to Get New Villagers in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
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Scan amiibo Figures or CardsScan amiibo Figures or Cards
You may get special villagers from collaborations by scanning eligible amiibo figures or cards.
To do this, head to Resident Services and access the Nook Stop machine on the right side of the building. Select Invite amiibo Camper to invite the villager to your campsite.
All amiibo Rewards and Unlocks
Mystery Island Tours
You can invite any villagers you find during your vacation trips to mysery island tours! Who knows, you might luck out and find one of the newer villagers during your stay!
Mystery Island Tour Guide
Have an Open Plot
You will need an open plot in your island to get new villagers through mystery island tours. If you have 10 villagers, this means that you will have to wait until a villager wants to move away.
Once you invite a villager, the open plot will then be marked as sold.
Get Via Campsite
You can get your favorite villagers via the campsite. Isabelle announces whenever you have a visitor on your island so make sure to pay attention!
Trade With Friends Online
You can trade with friends online to get your favorite villagers. Ask if any of your friends have any villagers that plan to move out!
How to Play Online with Friends
Who Is Your Favorite New Villager?
Related Guides
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